Vol 64, No 2 (2005)
Case report
Published online: 2005-03-03
Anatomical observations on os inca and associated cranial deformities
Folia Morphol 2005;64(2):118-121.
Abstract
The present study describes the presence of os inca, incomplete metopic suture
with asymmetrical frontal sinuses and multiple sutural deformities in a skull bone.
Os inca has been reported to be associated with other cranial deformities. However,
the present study, besides reporting os inca and associated sutural abnormalities,
also highlights the presence of an unusual pterion in such cases. The
aim is to provide anatomical insight into the morphology of sutures, frontal
sinuses and associated cranial abnormalities. These are important findings which
may be relevant for surgeons and radiologists in clinical practice
Keywords: frontal sinusmetopic sutureos incawormian bone